Professor urges strict action against animal cruelty in Nigeria
A professor, Babajide Dasaolu, has called for stronger enforcement of laws protecting animals from cruelty and unjustified killing. Speaking at the 126th inaugural lecture of Olabisi Onabanjo University, he highlighted the need to replace superstition and fear with compassion and reason in the treatment of animals. Dasaolu emphasized that animals are an important part of the ecosystem and deserve protection, especially from practices rooted in cultural and religious beliefs. The Vice-Chancellor, Ayodeji Agboola, supported these views, noting the importance of animal preservation for public health.
What we know
- Babajide Dasaolu urged the strict enforcement of animal protection laws to curb cruelty and maltreatment.
- He criticized the belief that animals associated with witchcraft should be killed, arguing this leads to unnecessary harm and ecological imbalance.
- Dasaolu stated that animals have the right to life and should not be harmed based on superstition or religious practices.
- He called for legal frameworks to support ethical recommendations and harmonize cultural practices with basic ethical standards.
- Ayodeji Agboola highlighted that preserving animals can help reduce the spread of zoonotic diseases like COVID, Ebola, and Lassa Fever.
